"white truffles" news and stories

Last month I was in Las Vegas and had several outstanding meals. Though something can be said for finding the $4.99 Prime Rib dinner specials or $0.99 hot dogs, I highly encourage everyone to set aside a little of your vacation budget and splurge on at least one fancy meal. They do have world-class dining in almost every hotel after all.

My friend and I decided that the MGM Grand was our destination of choice, and we ended up at Fiamma Trattoria. It was apparent from the start that the service was going to be outstanding. Though the restaurant was full, our waiter took his time explaining the specials and joked around with us. Bread and olive oil were brought over immediately, and we ordered cocktails and sparkling water.

We each ordered appetizers, or antipasti. She raved about her choice of Mozzarella, which included Mozzarella Di Buffala (freshly flown-in) tossed with tomatoes and fresh basil. I had the daily special; a dish made with lobster and scallops in a cream sauce topped with a generous portion of Alba white truffles. Honestly, life does not get much better than that.

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At Alain Ducasse's restaurant in New York, like so many other very high end eateries, they are offering a menu that features white truffles. The tasting menu heavily features the expensive delicacy and costs $320 per person. This is unless, of course, you are able to score a free meal at the restaurant for you and a friend in the VIP room. Here's how to do it:

• Start a food blog. Make it well-written and humorous. Become popular.
• Get a book deal and lots of press.
• Get an e-mail from Ducasse's publicist and have the chutzpah to ask for a free dinner.
• Get lucky when the publicist gives you the "ok" and show up at the appointed time.
• If you want to have a hope of getting the same sort of deal again, go home and post about the whole experience (comic book format optional)

Simple, no? This is exactly what Adam, the Amateur Gourmet, did and he was rewarded with a night of truffle decadence at the Essex House - free.

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